Quick Fix Beef Bourguignon

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 4 slices bacon, diced
• 1 1/4 lbs beef tenderloin, cut into 1 inch cubes (or sirloin, rib eye or round)
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 cup dry red wine
• 2 cups reduced-sodium beef broth
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 3 medium carrots, chopped
• 2 cups frozen pearl onions
• 1 cup frozen peas

Recipe

• 1 in a large stockpot or dutch oven over medium high heat, cook bacon until browned and crisp. remove from pan with a slotted spoon and set aside to drain on paper towels.
• 2 season beef all over with salt and pepper. place flour in a shallow dish, add beef and turn to coat evenly, tapping off any excess. add beef to hot pan and cook until golden brown on all sides, about 5 minutes total. add garlic and cook for 1 minute. add thyme and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant. add wine and bring to a simmer. add broth, tomato paste, carrots, onions and reserved bacon and bring to a simmer. reduce heat to medium low and continue to simmer until beef is cooked through and sauce thickens, about 20 minutes.
• 3 add peas and simmer for 1 minute, until hot. ladle beef mixture into bowls or over egg noodles and serve.
• 4 for slow cooker: fry bacon and brown beef as directed. remove beef from pan and transfer to a slow cooker. add remaining ingredients, except peas. cover and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6-8 hours. add peas and cook for 5 minutes to heat through.